‘Tis the season to go on a vacation! As Christmas draws near, many in Singapore – including celebrities – are taking the opportunity to travel and bask in new scenery. Let’s see where stars such as Fiona Xie, Mark Lee and Zoe Tay are off to this year.

This summer may be the best time to take your long dreamed-of fantasy vacation — especially since the dollar is the strongest it’s been for years compared to currencies like the post-Brexit British pound and the euro. We’ve found plenty of places where the dollar will buy you much more than just a few cold piña coladas and an adequate Airbnb.

With summer quickly coming to an end, August is pretty much your last shot at getting out of town before the chill sets in. But, as anyone who’s tried to plan a last minute vacation knows, the only thing harder than finding the right size toiletry bag or the perfect jewelry case is finding them in a hurry. That’s why we pulled together 21 travel accessories you should invest in now. Trust us, they’ll make your next trip abroad, or your stateside staycation, that much easier.